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SomatoEmotional Release In Brighton and Hove

SomatoEmotional Release (SER) 
Understand, Release And Heal Your Body & Soul

Are you holding onto emotional or physical trauma you can’t explain? Do you need direction or clarity in your life? Have you tried talk therapy but still feel stuck or in pain?

SER is a powerful somatic therapy that safely guides you to release stored trauma, trapped emotions, and energy blockages.

Using touch and guided dialogue, SER helps you gain deep insights, restore emotional balance, and reconnect with your true self.

"Everytime I have this treatment with Itka, something profound happens" Alison

What is SER and how can it help you?

SER  brings psychotherapeutic elements (specifically Gestalt therapy and Psychosynthesis) into Craniosacral Therapy. Unlike most healthcare approaches that separate body and mind—either offering physical therapy or psychotherapy—this powerful combination of talking therapy and bodywork allows the client to work with both the body and psyche at the same time.

There is growing scientific evidence showing how our body tissues store unprocessed emotions, energy cysts, and imprints of physical and emotional traumatic experiences. These trapped energies can significantly influence our nervous system, as well as the way we behave, interact, and perceive reality. They can also be at the root of many physical illnesses and mental health issues—for example: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, unexplained pains, fibromyalgia, poor immunity, lack of self-confidence, hypervigilant nervous system, anger issues, anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD, and many others.
 

As Dr. John Upledger, the founder of Craniosacral Therapy, discovered, some physical pain and misalignments won’t improve until the emotional component was taken care of. 
 

This treatment is conducted in a safe and supportive environment. The therapist uses Craniosacral techniques to locate areas of the body where to position their hands, and will guide the client through a gentle Dialogue and Imagery process to connect with what they are experiencing at the moment
(sensations, images, thoughts, memories) while sensing changes in the tissues.  Any physical shift in the body is often accompanied by the release of emotions, deep breaths, vocal expressions, or insights related to current life situations. The depth of the process is led by the client and their inner wisdom, their own capacity to determine the depth and intensity of their healing journey in each session.

 

This therapy works across all levels of our being, the physical, energetic, mental-emotional, and spiritual. As SER helps release physical or emotional trauma from the body, it can also support healing of internal and spiritual conflicts, resolve relationship or family dynamics, bring clarity to life dilemmas, help make peace with the past, facilitate personal growth, improve overall health and fulfilment, unlock potential, and connect us to our deeper truth.

Diagram of the craniosacral System
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"I wasn’t expecting from this treatment to help me to get a clarity about my marriage and family. This is magic.  "

Emily

Frequently Asked Questions

Wondering if SomatoEmotional Release is the therapy for you?

What is SomatoEmotional Release therapy and how does it work?

SER therapy is a holistic treatment that combines Craniosacral Therapy with psychotherapeutic techniques like Gestalt Therapy and Psychosynthesis. Unlike traditional healthcare, which often separates mind and body,

SER allows you to process emotional and physical trauma simultaneously. During a session, the therapist uses gentle hands-on techniques and guided dialogue to help release stored emotions and energy blockages in the body. This approach supports healing on physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual levels.

What can I expect during a SomatoEmotional Release session?

An SER session takes place in a safe, supportive environment.

The session will begin with a short discussion about what is happening in your life and what's brought you here. After that you will lay fully clothed on the massage couch.

The therapist gently places their hands on specific areas of your body using Craniosacral techniques while guiding you through imagery and dialogue.

You may become aware of sensations, memories, emotions, or insights. As these are processed, you might experience physical shifts, emotional release, or moments of deep clarity. The depth of the session is guided by your own inner wisdom, allowing your body and psyche to lead the way at your own pace.

What conditions can SomatoEmotional Release help with?

Clients often seek SER to address:

  • Emotional or physical trauma (past or recent)

  • Chronic fatigue or burnout

  • Persistent or unexplained physical pain

  • Autoimmune conditions 

  • Anxiety and panic attacks

  • Depression or low mood

  • PTSD

  • Sleep issues, including insomnia

  • Nervous system dysregulation or hypervigilance

  • Anger issues or emotional reactivity

  • Low self-confidence or self-worth

  • Emotional numbness or disconnection 

  • Difficulty processing grief, loss, or past experiences

  • Spiritual or existential crises

  • Feeling "stuck" or lost in life

  • Gaining clarity and direction during major life transitions or dilemmas

  • Improving relationships and resolving family dynamics

Contact Itika's Therapies

Massage therapist in Brighton writing notes in a calm therapy room

For bookings and more info submit your request below,  or
itka.andrlova@gmail.com​

Tel: 07886010905  (texting preferred)

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Hours and locations

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3 - 8 pm Revitalise Brighton
123A Western Road, Hove, BN3 1DB

11 am – 6 pm  Rebalance Brighton
22 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EL

11 am – 6 pm Rebalance Brighton

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